Our November Open Days are now live!

Work for us

Join Abingdon & Witney College, an award-winning employer

Work for Us

Search Website

Search our website for news, courses, and general information

Barbering Level 2

Course code: P09111

Subject area: Hairdressing & Barbering

Study level: School Leaver

Course level: 2

Course details

Course time:

09:00 - 17:00

Days of week:

Monday to Friday

Course date:

7th Sept 2026 - 2nd Jul 2027

Course location:

Witney Campus

Contact details

Phone:

01993 703 464

This exciting course will allow you to develop your creative practical skills and teach you the theory alongside the practical barbering units. We have well established links with the industry and also the Great British Barbering Academy who will provide masterclasses during the course.
Throughout this qualification, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology, and health and safety. You will also develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to advise and consult, and provide a range of cutting and barbering services specifically for men's hair, which includes shaving and creating facial hair shapes. In parallel, you will develop your communication and customer service skills, your awareness of environmental sustainability, and your commercial skills, all of which are valued highly by employers. Problem solving and research skills will also be developed.
Course units
The teaching team will guide and support you fully to build your confidence. You will work on live models throughout. You will also build an online portfolio of internally set written work, externally set multiple choice exams and client case studies in units:
Client consultation for hair services
Follow health and safety practice in the salon
Cut men's hair
Cut facial hair
What next?
Level 3 Barbering or Level 2 Hairdressing
Entry criteria
Successful interview
Fee information
Course fees: £411Kit: £360Exam fees: £75

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

16-18 Fee:

£0.00

19+ Fee:

£2,397.60

19+ Reduced Fee:

£0.00

Qualifications received
VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Barbering